Development Director

Overview

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all.

Responsibilities

• Directly drive peer-to-peer fundraising strategies to achieve overall revenue goals.
• Secure financial contributions by conducting exploratory meetings and revenue generation-focused sales calls.
• Appropriately document scheduled appointments and results.
• Recruit, engage and recognize high-level volunteers for participation in local, competitive fundraising campaigns.
• Provide effective orientation, training, and ongoing coaching for recruited volunteers to maximize revenue and volunteer experience.
• Identify and network with key donors and volunteers.
• Work collaboratively with volunteers and donors as well as internal staff to broaden the volunteer network and increase mission impact and campaign income.
• Develop and manage year-round cultivation plans ensuring superior donor relations.
• Organize local donor cultivation events and prospect high-impact donors and volunteers.
• Manage event logistics - digitally and in-person.
• Collaborate with partners across the Division, Region and Association-wide team to ensure full alignment with vision and goals and provide consistent support in all aspects of fundraising and other assigned organizational initiatives.
• Proactively communicate information for effective account management and customer service.
• Ensure full compliance with appropriate operational and financial requirements and practices and within the financial capacity available.
• Operate in accordance with the American Heart Association's Fiscal Standard policies and all applicable laws, regulations, policies and standards.
• Manage customer and campaign information utilizing American Heart Association systems accurately, timely and completely in accordance with established guidelines.
• Work with a Communications Director to support and promote campaign communication plans.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, sales, or other related experience.
• University/College degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to do daily local travel and some overnight trips as needed; requires access to reliable transportation at all times on an immediate basis.
• Ability to lift and/or move large objects (such as boxes) with the expectation that heavier items would be broken down into smaller components or requesting additional assistance may be required before lifting and/or moving.
• Basic knowledge and skill/proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience managing and cultivating high-level leaders at the C-Suite level.
• Knowledge of corporate and community networks.

Compensation & Benefits

• Potential pay range: $70,400 to $88,000 annually.
• Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply.
• The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.
• We also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Professional Development includes joining one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or being a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• Work-Life Harmonization includes Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year. Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

Association's 2028 Goal

Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The American Heart Association is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to creating a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and inspired to reach their maximum potential.